Conflict & Security
Seventh arrest made in RAF Fairford terrorism plot investigation
October 6, 2026 at 01:34 PM
2 reports
British counter-terrorism police have made a seventh arrest in the investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford airbase.
- A 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006.
- All six men arrested previously in connection with the incident have been released on bail.
- Senior national coordinator Vicki Evans said the investigation remains live and police are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry.
- Iran's embassy in London denied involvement, rejecting what it called "unfounded and malicious speculations" of Iranian links.


